Product classification
HS code for Nickel silver pipe: 7411.22
Copper, tubes and pipes, of copper-nickel base alloys (cupro-nickel) or copper-nickel-zinc base alloys (nickel silver).
Classification of nickel silver pipe under HS 7411.22
Nickel silver pipes are classified under HS code 7411.22 because, despite the name, nickel silver is a copper-based alloy rather than a nickel-based one. In the Harmonized System, alloys are classified under the heading of the metal which predominates by weight. Nickel silver typically consists of copper, nickel, and zinc, with copper being the primary component. Consequently, it falls under Chapter 74 (Copper and articles thereof). Heading 7411 covers copper tubes and pipes, and subheading 7411.22 specifically identifies those made of copper-nickel base alloys (cupro-nickel) or copper-nickel-zinc base alloys (nickel silver). The classification requires the product to be a hollow tube or pipe with a uniform wall thickness and a continuous periphery, whether in straight lengths or coils.
- Covers
- Seamless nickel silver pipes for musical instruments
- Welded nickel silver tubing for decorative architecture
- Nickel silver hollow profiles for industrial heat exchangers
- Precision nickel silver tubes for optical equipment
- Cupro-nickel-zinc alloy pipes for marine hardware
- Also under 7411.22
- Sanha Cupro-nickel Pipes
- Wieland Cupro-nickel Tubes
- KME Cupro-nickel Tubing
- Outokumpu Cupro-nickel Pipes
Codes often confused with 7411.22
Common mistake. The most frequent error is classifying these products under Chapter 75 (Nickel), specifically code 7507.11 or 7507.12, due to the presence of "nickel" in the trade name. However, Chapter 75 is reserved for alloys where nickel predominates by weight. Another common mistake is using 7411.10, which is reserved for refined copper, or 7411.21, which is for copper-zinc alloys (brass) that do not contain the requisite nickel content to be defined as nickel silver.
Top exporters and importers of HS 741122 (the code used for nickel silver pipe), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 741122 (the code used for nickel silver pipe) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 23% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 22% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 741122, not only nickel silver pipe.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $78M 23% of world exports
- 2 Germany $67M 20% of world exports
- 3 South Korea $43M 13% of world exports
World total: $338M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $77M 22% of world imports
- 2 Germany $40M 11% of world imports
- 3 France $24M 6.7% of world imports
World total: $350M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for nickel silver pipe
Brazil splits HS 7411.22 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 7411.22.10Smooth cupro-nickel or nickel silver tubes
- 7411.22.90Finned/grooved cupro-nickel or nickel silver tubes
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about nickel silver pipe
What is the HS code for Nickel silver pipe?
The HS code for Nickel silver pipe is 741122 (Copper; tubes and pipes, of copper-nickel base alloys (cupro-nickel) or copper-nickel-zinc base alloys (nickel silver)). The correct HS code for nickel silver pipe is 7411.22, which covers tubes and pipes of copper-nickel-zinc base alloys.
How do I classify Nickel silver pipe for customs?
Nickel silver pipe is classified under HS code 741122 — Copper; tubes and pipes, of copper-nickel base alloys (cupro-nickel) or copper-nickel-zinc base alloys (nickel silver). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does nickel silver pipe contain actual silver?
No, nickel silver is a metallurgical misnomer; it is an alloy of copper, nickel, and zinc named for its silvery appearance, but it contains no elemental silver.
Which countries are the top exporters of nickel silver pipe (HS 741122)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 741122 (the code used for nickel silver pipe) in UN Comtrade data were China ($78M, 23% of world exports), Germany ($67M) and South Korea ($43M). World exports came to about $338M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of nickel silver pipe (HS 741122)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 741122 (the code used for nickel silver pipe) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($77M, 22% of world imports), Germany ($40M) and France ($24M). World imports came to about $350M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Is the HS code for Nickel silver pipe the same in all countries?
The base HS code 741122 for Nickel silver pipe is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for nickel silver pipe in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 741122 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for nickel silver pipe depends on the product's details: 7411.22.10 (Smooth cupro-nickel or nickel silver tubes), 7411.22.90 (Finned/grooved cupro-nickel or nickel silver tubes).